Union County, Iowa
Total Population: 12,038
County Seat: Creston
Median Home Value
$117,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,813
Across all households
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.7%
65 Years and Over
20.5%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.2%
No Health Insurance
7.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,813
Mean Household Income
$73,974
Per Capita Income
$31,843
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$117,800
Median Rent
$683/mo
Total Housing Units
5,790
Owner-Occupied
72.1%
Renter-Occupied
27.9%
Vacancy Rate
12.7%
Married Couple Households
45.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.0%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
84.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19175.